US Bridges

US 165 Log 3.99 over Crooked Cr. Ditch

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2.5 M E of SH 13 · Structure no. 000000000002311

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165 Log 3.99 over Crooked Cr. Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US 165 Log 3.99 over Crooked Cr. Ditch in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,143 by 2028. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 165 Log 3.99
CrossesCrooked Cr. Ditch
Location2.5 M E of SH 13
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.53998, -91.71487
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,143 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$431,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 165 Log 3.99 over Crooked Cr. Ditch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 165 Log 3.99 over Crooked Cr. Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 165 Log 3.99 over Crooked Cr. Ditch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 165 Log 3.99 over Crooked Cr. Ditch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 165 Log 3.99 over Crooked Cr. Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.